Tag: James Cagney

Past Imperfect – #361

Mae and Jimmy, rehearsing the infamous grapefruit scene. Mae: “I don’t know about this. It sounds kind of violent.” Jimmy: “Don’t worry about it, doll. I’m just gonna barely tap you with it. Just like this.” Mae: “But what about that other movie where you dragged me by […]

Past Imperfect – #255

James: “Sorry about what just happened. I had chili for lunch.” Gladys: “Oh, please. Your gassiness is nothing compared to my own personal pain. I have a dead raven on my head, my hair has been curled so tight that I can’t even open my mouth, and I’m […]

Past Imperfect – #315

Reporter, passing by: “Excuse me, gentlemen. Could I have a word with you?” Edward, left: “We’re a little busy here and this thing is kind of heavy so… no.” James, right: “Get lost, sister.” Reporter:  “This will only take a few minutes. I couldn’t help but notice that […]

Past Imperfect – #358

Mae: “You know, something just occurred to me.” Jimmy: “And what are your thoughts, my special lady of the evening? Are you rapturously satisfied after my stellar boudoir performance?” Mae: “Oh. Did we have sex? I didn’t realize. Perhaps I was distracted.” Jimmy: “Surely you are at least […]

Past Imperfect – #315

  Reporter, passing by: “Excuse me, gentlemen. Could I have a word with you?” Edward: “We’re a little busy here and this thing is kind of heavy so… no.” James: “Get lost, sister.” Reporter:  “This will only take a few minutes. I couldn’t help but notice that you […]

Past Imperfect – #418

Awards Show Producer, rushing on stage and out of breath: “Ladies, we’re having a bit of difficulty with the sound, mainly because the last actress on the stage was rather enamored by the shape of the microphone and she took it home as her, um, date for the […]

Past Imperfect – #333

Mae: “Are you really doing this again?” Jimmy: “What? Dragging you out of the room by your hair? Yes.” Mae, sighing: “This is getting old, Jimmy.” Jimmy: “Not for me. I think it’s fun. I even put on a fancy outfit just to do it.” Mae: “Well, I […]

Past Imperfect – #315

Reporter, passing by: “Excuse me, gentlemen. Could I have a word with you?” Edward: “We’re a little busy here and this thing is kind of heavy so… no.” James: “Get lost, sister.” Reporter:  “This will only take a few minutes. I couldn’t help but notice that you appear […]